How to travel from Lichfield to Ripon, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Ripon is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lichfield to Ripon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Manchester Piccadilly

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Thirsk.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £50($59)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Dale End then Leeds Bus Station and then to York then take the train to Thirsk then take the bus to Ripon White Horse.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Ripon.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance196km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Ripon

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Ripon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Lichfield and Ripon is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (101 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Lichfield and Ripon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Ripon is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Ripon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Ripon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Ripon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street, York and Thirsk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Lichfield and Ripon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lichfield and Ripon. We recommend that you drive to Ripon. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Ripon. We recommend that you take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Ripon is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Ripon. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lichfield and Ripon. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Ripon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £85 ($100).

How do I get from Lichfield to Ripon

Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Ripon

Transport options from Lichfield to Ripon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Manchester Piccadilly + 1 similar
3h 35m
£50($59)
twice daily290km (180 miles)
Train3h 55m
£85($100)
twice daily311km (193 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 30m
£32($38)
4 times a week318km (197 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£34($40)
on demand196km (122 miles)

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Airports near Ripon

The following major airports near Ripon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Ripon
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Ripon
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Ripon